Evaluation of the Resident Pharmacist Program of Fukuoka University Hospital

Abstract

Fukuoka University Hospital began to employ a resident pharmacist system in 2006. In the present study, to evaluate our resident program, we conducted a questionnaire survey of graduates who completed program as well as staff of the Pharmaceutical Department of this hospital. In addition, based on the results of this survey, we examined the current state and future of postgraduate training programs that can be offered to those who have completed a 6-year pharmacy course. The proportion of residents and staff who responded to the survey was 76.5% (13/17) and 100% (42/42), respectively. Of these two groups, the program was rated as beneficial by 92% and 72%, respectively. Regarding the contents of the training program, both residents and staff highly evaluated guidance on drug management on wards and the preparation of drugs (including anti-cancer agents) because these were useful for actual work. The necessity and usefulness of a resident program under the 6-year course system were also suggested. According to those graduating from a 6-year pharmacy course, a training program should include training instructions for students in a long-term internship during the 1st year, and specialty pharmacist education during the 2nd year. The results of our study suggest that it is advisable to begin to provide graduates on a 6-year course who participate in a resident program with specialized education focused on ward duties from the latter half of the 1st year based on their undergraduate education.